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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.02, 13,724.71 and 3,881.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.02, 13,724.71 and 3,881.64 is: 5,822.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.02 : 13,724.71 = 3,881.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.02/13,724.71 = 3,881.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.02x = 13,724.71 × 3,881.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.02x = 53,274,383.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,274,383.32/9,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,822.32

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